[For Senior Care Facilities] Feel the Autumn! Collection of Maple Leaf Wall Decoration Ideas
The autumn foliage in the mountains is a landscape that lets you feel the deepening of the season.
When you think of fall colors, many of you probably picture momiji (Japanese maple), don’t you?
Why not decorate the walls of care facilities with a scenic view featuring momiji?
In this article, we present a collection of ideas for “momiji wall decorations for senior care facilities.”
Some older adults spend similar days or find it harder to move their bodies than before, making it difficult to go out.
Let’s use autumn-colored momiji on the facility’s walls to help everyone feel as if they’ve gone out for koyo-gari or momiji-gari (autumn foliage viewing)!
It also seems likely to encourage communication, such as sparking interactions with others.
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[For Elderly Care Facilities] Feel the Autumn! Collection of Maple Leaf Wall Decoration Ideas (11–20)
Origami Maple Leaf Wreath
This is a simple decoration made by combining and gluing origami maple leaves into a ring.
The folding method that creates a gap for inserting pieces is a particularly important point.
You’ll need six leaves to complete the ring, and I think it looks more beautiful if you alternate the colors.
Consider color combinations and balance, and try making a ring with maple leaves in a variety of colors.
To make it easier to display, you can reinforce the back by layering paper, and adding maple leaf parts to the front to enhance the three-dimensional effect is also recommended.
Maple leaf paper cutout
Papercutting that makes your heart race when it’s finished, and the moment you open it is fun.
How about trying a papercut in the shape of a maple leaf? You can make it with any way of folding and cutting, so with a little creativity you can enjoy many different designs.
Fold it firmly with the colored side facing inward, and draw lines on the white side to match the image you want to cut out.
Be careful—it’s delicate work—so watch your fingers with the scissors, and make sure not to cut through the connecting parts.
Paste your papercut on construction paper or hang it on the wall and enjoy.
origami maple leaf
Here’s an idea for making “fallen leaf origami” from a single sheet of paper.
By changing the size of the paper, you can create leaves in various sizes, giving a natural sense of depth and dimension.
Use colors like red, brown, and yellow, and layer multiple leaves to enhance the three-dimensional look and make them appear more realistic.
If you cover an entire calendar page with them, a vivid autumn scene will unfold, gently brightening your room.
It’s also good exercise for the fingers, making it an enjoyable project for older adults.
Give it a try!
Bagworm Origami
Let us introduce an autumn-themed “bagworm origami.” Use brown, orange, and yellow origami paper to make three parts and assemble them.
Patterned paper also creates a unique and cute finish.
The fine folds help promote finger dexterity and concentration.
Stick round stickers on at the end to make eyes, and you’ll have a bagworm with a rich expression.
Display several in a row to add a warm autumn accent to a calendar.
It’s a craft that lets you feel the season indoors.
Brush pen drawing: Autumn leaves
Here’s a maple-leaf illustration perfect for autumn foliage, drawn with a brush pen.
It’s best to prepare several colors of brush pens rather than just one.
When drawing the leaves, keep an eye on the shape so the size is balanced left and right.
Adding motion in the direction of the leaves’ strokes gives the picture depth, which can make it even more enjoyable if you turn it into a calendar to display.
It’s also a great idea to draw autumn fruits alongside the leaves.
Try making your very own original calendar!
Jizo Bodhisattva pastel art
Many older people have probably seen rows of Jizo statues along the roadside at least once.
Let’s try turning a scene with Jizo statues into a wall decoration.
With pastel art, you can feel the gentle atmosphere of the Jizo even more.
We’ll powder the pastel medium and create the picture.
Pastel drawings are colored, but you can erase them with an eraser.
You can also use techniques like creating light and dark contrasts, blurring, and gradients.
Once older adults become comfortable with pastel art, it might be nice to have them try various techniques.
Jizo statues suit seasonal landscapes throughout the year.
Please use these pastel art ideas as inspiration.
[For Senior Care Facilities] Feel the Autumn! A Collection of Maple Leaf Wall Decoration Ideas (21–30)
Mural for October
Here’s an idea: fold a sheet of origami paper in half, cut it, and when you unfold it you’ll have a cute maple leaf shape.
Make lots of them and turn them into a wall decoration.
It’s great to have everyone make the same shape and size, but it could also be fun for each person to create a leaf with its own unique character.
If you want them all to match, using a template is recommended—try cutting with a printed template or one you’ve made by cutting a shape out of thick paper.
A wall covered with colorful maple leaves is a spectacular sight and makes for a decoration that really captures the feeling of autumn.